Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
articulé à crémaillères
English translation:
ratchet operated
French term
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Native in: English (Variants: Canadian, UK) 
Works in: French to English
articulé à crémaillères
The whole sentence is:
'Le relève-buste articulé à crémaillères est une option'
I've done some research, but 'crane-articulated backrest' seems a bit OTT. Any medical equipment experts out there?
Thanks in advance.
| 3 +1 | ratchet operated |
liz askew
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Proposed translations
ratchet operated
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Note added at 6 mins (2016-08-03 16:20:12 GMT)
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or
ratchet adjustable
Adjustable Back Rest - buy cheaply online at ESSENTIAL AIDS UK
www.essentialaids.com › Bedroom › Bed Assists
This Adjustable Back Rest adjusts via a simple ratchet mechanism. It is suitable for a wide range of users and situations.
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Note added at 7 mins (2016-08-03 16:20:57 GMT)
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Spécification d'application
www.te.com/commerce/DocumentDelivery/DDEController?Action.....
Hand operated. 189721-1 ou. A pied or foot operated. 189722-1. Sans crémaillère. Without ratchet. 189928-1 ou avec crémaillère or. With ratchet. 356304-1.
| This looks pretty clear to me. Thanks so much. |
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